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Monk

With the exception of the Knight, the Monk class is one of the best offensive-line Job Classes for the middle stretch of the game it's an unlikey choice, however, because it's limited to its fists, weapon-wise, as well as the lightest of armor and no head protection. As a result, compared to a fully armoered knight, it's Hps will seem lacking and make its ability to stand effectively in close Proximity to the enemy suspect.
Never fear, though. What it lacks in HP it makes up for with a boost of Speed, Ability and Attack Power. One blow with its bare fists often causes more damage to the enemy than a single sword strike, because its AT strength isn't limited by a weapon's power. In addition, its action skills are perhaps the most versatile, ranging from deadly perimeter and distance attacks to restorative spells. Moreover, as the Monk's brave points rise, so too does its attack strength. This allows it to cause greater damage to enemies and provide greater healing to its colleagues.

Monk Abilities

Requirements: Knight Level Two
Weapons: None
Helmet: None
Armor: Clothes

Monk Bonus Stats
Move Jump Speed C-EV AT+/- MA+/-

HP+/-

 MP+/-
1 3 4 9 20% + Same ++

Punch Art
Name Description Range Effect Vertical MP Speed JP Rating
Spin Fist Character attacks surrounding enemies with his/her fists as he/she spins around. 1 2 0 - Now 150 **
Repeating Fist Character punchs the target repeatedly with his/her fist. 1 1 1 - Now 300 **
Wave Fist Character can attack an enemy from afar with a surge of energy 3 3 1 - Now 300 ****
Earth Slash A line of energy flowing through the ground causes damage to enemies standing in its path. The attack range for this skill covers eight panels directly radiating from the caster in the path chosen. The isn't effective against enemies not in contact with the ground (flying or levitating). earth Elemental. 8 4 directions 2 - Now 600 ****
Secret Fist Casts a Death Sentence on the enemy after attack. Do not use against Undead creatures! Add:Death Sentence 1 1 0 - Now ? *
Stigma Magic Similar to the Esuna spell, uses spirit of Yang to nullify status anomalies. cancels:Petrify, Darkness, Confusion, Silence, Berserk, Frog, Poison, Sleep, Don't Move, Don't Act. 1 2 0 - Now 200 ***
Chakra A concentration of Ki restores both HP and MP to the caster and those surrounding him/her. 1 2 0 - Now 350 ****
Revive Resurrects a dead character, restoring his or her HP slightly. Cancels:Dead 1 1 0 - Now ? ***

Attack Data

Of all the Monk's action skills, make sure you purchase the following: earth Slash, Chakra and Wave Fist. Earth Slash and wave Fist are important offensive skills that provide the Monk with some flexibility on the battleground. They're ranged attacks, so the Monk can use both when approaching and retiring from the front line, thus allowing him or her to give excellent and often deadly support to the Attack Team. Furthermore, the long attack range of Earth Slash makes it an excellent attack skill for wiping out a line of enemies.
As a restorative spell, Chakra is one of the best. Not only does it provide a medium amount of healing (HP and MP) to the caster, but also to those immediately around him/her. Take care, though, because it doesn't distinguish between ally and enemy!

Pros about Monks

1)Wide variety of skills from attack to restorative allows you to deploy the Monk in a variety of ways.
2)Good offensive power, especially for the middle of the game, with good growth possibilities. Excellent job-related bonuses in Speed, Ability and Attack Power.

Cons about Monks

1)Cannnot equip weapons, head protection or heavy armor. As a result, HP level is lower than most front-line warriors. However, this Job Class can be combined with the support skill Equip Armor, giving the character an extra HP and protection boost without interfering with the job's abilities!
2)Low Magic Attack strength negates effectiveness of magic-related secondary action abilities.
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